the urge

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He doesn’t abandon art, but he can’t summon the urge to sell himself or his work, to graft his joy in making things onto the caprices of the marketplace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

According to the team, both taste preferences and long-standing habits may drive the urge to add salt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Resisting the urge to chase the stock is the prudent move.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“I have an 800 number now that I call if I get the urge to buy an airline stock,” he said at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Sometimes I had the urge to scream in Twig’s house, just to see if I echoed.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller